US20070149947A1 - Audible and tactile feedback - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to medical implants, and more particularly to an attachment mechanism for use with a variety of assembleable medical implants.
- the invention will be disclosed in connection with, but not limited to, surgically implantable injection ports.
- Implantable medical devices are typically implanted in a patient to perform a therapeutic function for that patient.
- Non-limiting examples of such devices include pace makers, vascular access ports, injection ports (such as used with gastric bands) and gastric pacing devices.
- Such implants need to be attached, typically subcutaneously, in an appropriate place in order to function properly. It is desirable that the procedure to implant such devices be quick, easy and efficient.
- a medical implant as one or more implantable elements that can be assembled in the operating room or at a surgical site on or in the patient. This is done for reasons of cost, ease of manufacture, size reduction for passage through access devices such as trocars, reducing the size of the patient's incision, and the like.
- implantable devices it is desired that assembly of the implants be free from failure to avoid later correctional surgery.
- implants assembled from more than one implantable element it is extremely desirable that the assembly be quick, easy, and correct. Surgeons frequently check and recheck their work before closing the patient to ensure adequate assembly and security of implantable elements.
- implantable components are small, visualization of the assembly through the surgeons fingers can be difficult, and may force the surgeon to do a visual scan of the assembled elements or a pull test of assembled components
- the additional checking and rechecking is added to the implantable element assembly time and can increase operating room time and costs. What is needed is a way to reassure the surgeon of secure assembly of implantable elements that is quick, provides feedback, doesn't involve visual checks, and can reduce operating room costs.
- a medical implant as one or more implantable elements that can be assembled in the operating room or at a surgical site on or in the patient. This is done for reasons of cost, ease of manufacture, size reduction for passage through access devices such as trocars, reducing the size of the patient's incision, and the like.
- implantable devices it is desired that assembly of the implants be free from failure to avoid later correctional surgery.
- implants assembled from more than one implantable element it is extremely desirable that the assembly be quick, easy, and correct. Surgeons frequently check and recheck their work before closing the patient to ensure adequate assembly and security of implantable elements.
- implantable components are small, visualization of the assembly through the surgeons fingers can be difficult, and may force the surgeon to do a visual scan of the assembled elements or a pull test of assembled components
- the additional checking and rechecking is added to the implantable element assembly time and can increase operating room time and costs. What is needed is a way to reassure the surgeon of secure assembly of implantable elements that is quick, provides feedback, doesn't involve visual checks, and can reduce operating room costs.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an injection port with an attachment mechanism constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a top view of the injection port of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the injection port of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of the injection port of FIG. 1 taken along line 4 - 4 of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the injection port of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 6 is perspective view of the bottom of the injection port of FIG. 1 , showing the attachment mechanism in the retracted position.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the bottom of the injection port of FIG. 1 , similar to FIG. 6 , showing the attachment mechanism in the extended/fired position.
- FIG. 8 is a side cutaway view in partial cross-section illustrating a fastener of the attachment mechanism in the retracted position.
- FIG. 9 is a side cutaway view in partial cross-section similar to FIG. 8 illustrating a fastener of the attachment mechanism that is being advanced by the actuator ring toward the extended/fired position.
- FIG. 10 is a side cutaway view in partial cross-section similar to FIG. 8 illustrating a fastener of the attachment mechanism in the extended/fired position.
- FIG. 11 is a side cutaway view in partial cross-section similar to FIG. 8 illustrating a fastener of the attachment mechanism that is being advanced by the actuator ring toward the retracted position.
- FIG. 12 is a top view of the injection port of FIG. 1 , with the actuator ring omitted to illustrate the positions of the links when the fasteners are in the retracted position.
- FIG. 13 is a top view of the injection port of FIG. 1 , with the actuator ring omitted to illustrate the positions of the links when the fasteners are in the extended/fired position.
- FIG. 14 is an enlarged, fragmentary top view of the visual position indicator and actuator ring detent system of the attachment mechanism of FIG. 1 , in the retracted position.
- FIG. 15 is an enlarged, fragmentary top view of the visual position indicator and actuator ring detent system of the attachment mechanism of FIG. 1 in the extended/fired position.
- FIG. 16 is an enlarged, fragmentary, exploded perspective view of the fitting and locking connector of the injection port of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 17 is an enlarged, fragmentary partial cross-section view of the locking connector assembled to the fitting the septum retainer but not locked in place.
- FIG. 18 is an enlarged, fragmentary partial cross-section view similar to FIG. 17 showing the locking connector locked in place.
- FIG. 19 is an enlarged perspective view of the safety cap.
- FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an applier constructed to implant the injection port of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 21 is an exploded, perspective view of the applier of FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 22 is a side view of the applier of FIG. 20 with one of the two body halves showing the internal components in the unapplied, non-actuated position.
- FIG. 23 is a side view of the applier of FIG. 20 similar to FIG. 22 , showing the internal components in the applied, actuated position.
- FIG. 24 is an enlarged, fragmentary side view of the linear to rotary cam mechanism of the applier of FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 25 is an enlarged top perspective view of the locator of the applier of FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 26 is an enlarged bottom perspective view of the locator and the port actuator of the applier of FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 27 is a partially cut away end view of the locator of the applier of FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 28 is an enlarged, cross sectional view of the injection port of FIG. 1 retained by the locator of the applier of FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 29 is an enlarged, cross-sectional view of the injection port of FIG. 1 disposed in the locator of the applier of FIG. 20 after the applier has been actuated to rotate the applier actuator to the deployed position.
- FIGS. 1-5 there is shown an implantable medical device, more specifically an injection port, generally indicated at 2, which embodies an attachment mechanism constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- attachment mechanism is illustrated in the figures as being embodied with injection port 2 , the attachment mechanism may be used with any implantable medical device for which it is suited, including by way of example only pace makers, vascular access ports, injection ports (such as used with gastric bands) and gastric pacing devices
- Injection port 2 includes septum retainer 4 , septum 6 and port body 8 .
- Injection port 2 with the integrally constructed attachment mechanism, also includes one or more fasteners 10 , actuator 12 and a plurality of link members 14 .
- septum 6 which may be made of any biocompatible material such as silicone, is disposed partially within internal cavity 16 of septum retainer 4 , adjacent annular flat 18 .
- Septum retainer 4 , port body 8 , and actuator 12 may be made of any suitable biocompatible material having sufficient stiffness and strength, such as polyetheretherketon (known as PEEK).
- Fasteners 10 and link members 14 may be made of any suitable biocompatible material, such as stainless steel.
- Port body 8 includes annular rim 20 , which engages the upper surface of septum 6 about an annular portion. Port body 8 is retained to septum retainer 4 by a plurality of pins 22 which are disposed through respective holes 24 formed in recesses 24 a in port body 8 and which extend inwardly into respective recesses 26 formed about the bottom periphery of septum retainer 4 . Pins 22 may be made of any suitable biocompatible material, such as stainless steel.
- the uncompressed height of septum 6 is approximately 5 mm around the outer diameter and the uncompressed diameter is approximately 18 mm.
- the exposed diameter for access to reservoir 20 is approximately 14 mm.
- the distance between the lower surface of annular rim 20 and annular flat 18 is approximately 4 mm, such that septum 6 is compressed approximately 20% to be adequately self healing to maintain a fluid tight system under pressure and still allow a low profile.
- Plate 28 is disposed in recess 16 a formed in the bottom of septum retainer 4 , underlying septum 6 and fluid chamber or reservoir 30 . As seen in FIG. 4 , plate 28 does not contact sidewall 16 b . In the embodiment depicted, plate 28 is metallic, such as stainless steel. When a needle is inserted through septum 6 to introduce or withdraw fluid from fluid chamber 30 , such as in order to adjust the size of an adjustable gastric band, metallic plate 28 will protect septum retainer 4 from puncture and provide tactile feedback to the surgeon through the needle indicating that the needle has bottomed in reservoir 30 . Plate 28 may be secured to septum retainer 4 in any suitable manner.
- plate 28 is held in place by retaining lip 4 a extending over the periphery of plate 28 as best seen in FIGS. 4, 28 and 29 .
- retaining lip 4 a extends upwardly as an annular lip, providing clearance for insertion of plate 28 into the recess at the bottom of septum retainer 4 , and retaining lip 4 a is then rolled or otherwise deformed to overlie at least a portion of the periphery of plate 28 thereby retaining plate 28 .
- the diameter of recess 16 a is smaller than the diameter of sidewall 16 b , providing room to form the annular lip and to deform it into retaining lip 4 a .
- Plate 28 could be insert molded, with retaining lip 4 a molded as illustrated.
- Septum retainer 4 includes passageway 32 , in fluid communication with fluid chamber 30 , which is defined by fitting 34 extending from the periphery adjacent the bottom of retainer 4 .
- Tube 36 which in the embodiment depicted, leads to an adjustable gastric band (not shown), is connected to fitting 34 , being compressingly urged against annular rib 38 by connector 40 , which is disposed about tube 36 and secured to port body 8 as described below.
- Sleeve 42 is disposed about tube 36 , secured to connector 40 by annular ribs 44 . Sleeve 42 relieves strain on tube 36 , preventing tube 36 from kinking when loaded laterally.
- Actuator 12 is secured to port body 8 .
- actuator 12 may be any suitable configuration and supported in any suitable manner to permit actuator 12 to function to move fasteners 10 between and including deployed and undeployed positions.
- port body 8 includes a plurality of downwardly and outwardly extending tabs 46 . In the embodiment depicted, there are four equally spaced tabs 46 .
- Actuator 12 includes an equal number of corresponding recesses 48 , each having arcuate bottom 50 .
- recesses 48 are aligned with tabs 46 , and pushed down, temporarily deflecting tabs 46 inwardly until tabs 46 reach recesses 48 and move outwardly to dispose lower edges 46 a in recesses 48 such that actuator is retained thereby.
- the lengths of tabs 46 and depth of recesses 48 allow some axial end play between actuator 12 and port body 8 , as will be described below.
- Actuator 12 may rotate generally about the central axis of port body 8 . In the embodiment depicted, actuator 12 may rotate through an angle of about 40 degrees, although any suitable angle may be used. In the embodiment depicted, when actuator 12 is rotated in the deploying direction, causing fasteners 10 to move to the deployed position, rotation of actuator 12 beyond the fully deployed position is limited by end 48 c contacting tab 46 .
- a detent system is formed by a pair of spaced apart raised detent ribs 48 a , 48 b extending inwardly from the wall of each recess 48 , and a corresponding raised rib 46 b extending outwardly from tab 46 .
- the detent system assists in preventing actuator 12 from rotation and fasteners 10 from moving out of fully retracted or fully extended fired states under vibration or incidental loads, as described below.
- Actuator 12 includes a plurality of spaced apart openings or slots 54 , which may be engaged by any suitable instrument to transmit the necessary torque to actuator 12 to extend fasteners 10 to the actuated position.
- Slots 54 are configured to be engaged by commercially available instruments, rectangular in the embodiment depicted, or by the dedicated applier described below.
- Port body 6 includes a plurality of recesses 56 disposed about its lower periphery which are configured to cooperate with the dedicated applier as described below.
- septum retainer 4 includes a plurality of locating tabs 58 extending outwardly from adjacent the bottom periphery of septum retainer 4 .
- Locating tab 58 a may be integral with fitting 34 .
- Tabs 58 and 58 a are located in respective complementarily shaped recesses 60 formed in the inner surface of port body 8 , aligning septum retainer 4 properly with port body 8 .
- FIG. 6 illustrates fasteners 10 in the retracted position. As can be seen, fasteners 10 are disposed in respective recesses or slots 60 formed in port body 8 .
- FIG. 7 illustrates fasteners 10 in the extended, or fired, position, extending from slots 60 . Rotation of actuator 12 moves fasteners 10 from the retracted position to the extended position.
- FIGS. 8-11 are a series of figures illustrating the operation of actuator 12 and one of the plurality of fasteners 10 , it being understood that the operation on one of fasteners 10 may be the same as for all fasteners 10 , which may, in one embodiment, be moved from a deployed position to an undeployed position simultaneously.
- FIG. 8 illustrates fastener 10 in a fully retracted state, the undeployed position, disposed completely within slot 62 such that sharp tip 64 is not exposed. This prevents tip 64 from accidentally sticking the surgeon or penetrating any object.
- Actuator 12 is illustrated rotated counter clockwise as far as permitted by recesses 48 and tabs 46 . In this position, ribs 46 b are disposed clockwise of ribs 48 b , as seen in FIG. 14 .
- First ends 14 a of link members 14 are rotatably carried by actuator 12 , spaced apart at positions corresponding to the positions of fasteners 10 .
- Second ends 14 b are disposed within openings 66 of
- integral actuator 12 is rotated in a deploying direction, which in one embodiment as depicted is clockwise (any suitable direction configured to actuate the attachment mechanism may be used), and rib 46 b passes rib 48 b , which may produce an audible signal in addition to a tactile signal to the surgeon.
- Second end 14 b of link member 14 is free to move within slot 66 during actuation, as the force that rotates fastener 10 into the extended position is transmitted to fastener 10 through the interaction between cam surface 68 of fastener 10 and actuating cam surface 70 of actuator 12 .
- actuator 12 rotates clockwise, actuating cam surface 70 engages and pushes against cam surface 68 , rotating fastener 10 about pivot pin 22 .
- fastener 10 is rotated about half way though its range of rotation, about 90 degrees as a result of the clockwise rotation of actuator 12 .
- actuator cam surface 70 and cam surface 68 causes actuator 12 to move upward slightly as allowed by the tolerancing of the components.
- actuator cam surface 70 continues to engage and push against cam surface 68 , rotating fastener 10 further counterclockwise.
- actuator 12 is rotated clockwise to its fullest extent, with rib 46 b having been urged past detent rib 48 a (see FIG. 15 ).
- fastener 10 has rotated to its fullest extent, almost 180 degrees in the embodiment illustrated, with tip 64 disposed within recess 62 .
- actuator cam surface 70 is over center, and actuator 12 is resistant to being back driven by an undeploying force imparted to fastener 10 as cam surface 68 acts against actuator cam surface 70 in a direction that tends to push actuator 12 up instead of rotating actuator 12 .
- the distal end portion of fastener 10 is configured essentially as a beam, depicted as having a generally rectangular cross section along its length, tapering to sharp tip 64 .
- pivot pin 22 is illustrated as being a separate piece from fastener 10 , the two may be integral or even of unitary construction.
- actuator 12 may be rotated in an undeploying direction, counterclockwise in one embodiment depicted. Starting with the position of actuator 12 shown in FIG. 10 , actuator 12 may be rotated counterclockwise, with actuator cam surface 70 sliding against cam surface 68 , without rotating fastener 10 . In the embodiment depicted, continued counterclockwise rotation of actuator 12 moves cam surface 70 out of contact with cam surface 68 , with no substantial rotating force being exerted on fastener 10 until second end 14 b of link member reaches a location in slot 66 , such as at one end of slot 66 , at which link member 14 begins pulling against slot 66 causing fastener 10 to rotate and begin to retract.
- actuator 12 has been advanced counterclockwise compared to the position shown in FIG. 10 , and fastener 10 is rotated approximately halfway through its range.
- actuator 12 is in different positions with fastener 10 in the same position, in dependence upon whether the attachment mechanism is being actuated or deactuated (retracted). This results from the lost motion that results when link member 14 is pulling on slot 66 in comparison to actuator cam surface 70 pushing directly on cam surface 68 .
- actuator 12 is rotated until detent rib 46 b snaps past detent rib 48 b.
- tip 64 may be disposed fully in slot or recess 62 . Further undeploying rotation of actuator 12 is prevented by link member 14 which is prevented from further movement by fastener 10 .
- actuator 12 includes openings 52 a formed therethrough, which align with corresponding openings 52 b formed in port body 8 when actuator is in the undeployed position. Openings 52 a and 52 b may be used by the surgeon to suture injection port 2 if the integral attachment mechanism is not used.
- Link members 14 are shown in their actual positions when first ends 14 a are supported by actuator 12 , in the deployed and in the undeployed states.
- FIGS. 14 and 15 there is illustrated a top view of the visual position indicator and a portion of the actuator ring detent system of the attachment mechanism as embodied in injection port 2 .
- the attachment mechanism is in the retracted, undeployed state or position.
- detent rib 46 b is clockwise of detent rib 48 b , and thus in the undeployed detent position.
- the attachment mechanism is in the actuated or deployed position. In this position, detent rib 46 b is counterclockwise of detent rib 48 b , and thus in the deployed detent position.
- FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate a visual indicator of the state of the attachment mechanism.
- indicia may be utilized, such as an unlocked lock icon 72 and a locked lock icon 74 molded integral with actuator ring 12 .
- Any suitable graphic indicator may be used, and may be printed on or otherwise applied in a suitable manner.
- Port body 6 may include indicator 76 to provide a reference point for the movable indicia.
- Arrow 78 may be included to indicate the bidirectional motion of actuator 12 .
- FIGS. 16-18 illustrate the locking connection between connector 40 and port body 6 .
- FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing fitting 34 partially surrounded by extension 78 .
- FIG. 17 shows extension 78 in cross-section, with connector 40 generally disposed about fitting 34 and catheter or tube 36 aligned in circumferential slot 78 c of extension 78 .
- Extension 78 extends from port body 8 and comprises a pair of generally cantilever arms, one of which has a detent edge 78 d thereon.
- Connector 40 includes a pair of detent features or tabs 40 a , 40 b , extending outwardly therefrom.
- connector 40 is guided along tube 36 and fitting 34 , with tabs 40 a and 40 b aligned with openings 78 a and 78 b of extension 78 . With tabs 40 a and 40 b aligned with circumferential slot 78 c , connector 40 is rotated to lock it in place. In FIGS. 16-18 , the direction of rotation of connector 40 is clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock. During rotation, detent edge 78 d creates interference opposing the rotation of tab 40 a , but is dimensioned to deflect as a cantilever beam and allow tab 40 a to be rotated past, to the locked position seen in FIG. 18 .
- tab 40 b When locked in place, tab 40 b can come to a hard stop against the extension 78 .
- the surgeon may be provided with a non-visual feedback during assembly to indicate the connector 40 is correctly locked to port body 6 and secured. This can be accomplished by providing an audible and/or a tactile feedback.
- the audible feedback can be a snap or any other audible sound such as the snap which occurs when tab 40 a of the connector 40 rotates past detent edge 78 d of the extension 78 .
- Tactile feedback can occur during assembly as well.
- rotation of connector 40 about the tube 36 and fitting 34 requires a generally uniform rotary torque.
- Tactile feedback may be provided by causing a change in an attachment force or rotary torque applied to connector 40 .
- the rotational torque increase can occur near the end of the assembly procedure and may be a suitable increase in rotational torque such as about 3% to 400% when tab 40 a creates an interference with detent edge 78 d .
- This interference creates a torque increase that rises to a maximum torque as the cantilever portion of extension 78 (containing detent edge 78 d ) deflects to allow passage of tab 40 a .
- the maximum torque value may be followed by a torque drop such as immediately occurs when tab 40 a rotates past detent edge 78 d , and just before tab 40 b can come to a hard stop against extension 78 preventing further rotation of connector 40 .
- the torque drop can be back to the original generally uniform torque needed to rotate connector 40 about the tube 36 .
- Connector 40 and extension 78 can provide protective shielding of tabs 40 a , 40 b to prevent unlocking 40 from forces that could induce rotation and unlocking. Additionally, the outer shape of connector 40 can be a cylindrical shape of small diameter to deflect contact forces that could induce an unlocking torque.
- FIG. 19 illustrates safety cap 80 which may be removably secured to the bottom of injection port 2 to cover fasteners 10 to protect users from accidental exposure to sharp tips 64 while handling injection port 2 .
- Safety cap 80 includes body 82 with annular rim 84 and raised center 86 defining annular recess 88 .
- Safety cap 80 may be oriented and retained to injection port through any suitable configuration.
- body 82 includes a plurality of arcuate retention tabs 90 extending upwardly from raised center 86 .
- Arcuate retention tabs 90 are shaped complementarily to corresponding arcuate slots 92 , best seen in FIGS. 3, 6 and 7 , and may have ribs as shown.
- Safety cap 80 is secured to injection port 2 by inserting arcuate retention tabs 90 into arcuate slots 92 , which are sized to retain tabs 90 . Fasteners 10 are thus aligned with annular recess 88 , which is sized to allow fasteners 10 to be extended without contacting safety cap 80 . As depicted, since arcuate retention tabs 90 and arcuate slots 92 are respectively the same size and equally spaced, safety cap 80 is not indexed to a particular position, and may be secured to injection port 2 in four different positions. Safety cap 80 includes pull tab 94 with raised a plurality of ribs 96 to provide a better gripping surface. Although pull tab 94 may be oriented in any suitable orientation, in the embodiment, the relative position between pull tab 94 and arcuate retention tabs 90 locates pull tab at 45 degrees to the direction of connector 40 . Tabs 90 and slots 92 may be of any suitable shape.
- FIG. 20 illustrates applier, generally indicated at 100 , which is configured to position, actuate, deactuate, remove or reposition injection port 2 . It is noted that the practice of aspects of the present invention as applied to an applier is not limited to the specific applier embodiment depicted herein.
- applier 100 includes body 102 , locator 104 , actuator 106 and safety switch 108 .
- injection port 2 may be assembled to locator 104 , with extension 78 and tab 96 disposed in alignment slots 110 and 112 .
- Locator 104 is angled relative to body 102 , allowing for easier and better visualization of injection port 2 during implantation. In the embodiment depicted, the angle is 20 degrees and the shaft portion of body 102 is 10 cm.
- body 102 includes first and second halves 102 a and 102 b assembled to each other to contain the internal components. Except for locating pins 202 , pivot pins 114 and ship laps, body halves 102 a and 102 b are substantially similar to each other. Locating pins 202 , illustrated as extending from body half 102 a , fit into respective complementarily shaped openings (not illustrated) on body half 102 b . The engagement of the plurality of locating pins 202 in the openings is sufficient to hold body halves 102 a and 102 b together. Pins 202 may alternatively extend from body half 102 b with the openings carried by body half 102 a . Any suitable configuration may be used to assemble and secure body halves 102 a and 102 b together.
- Actuator 106 includes first and second halves 106 a and 106 b .
- Locating pins 204 illustrated as extending from actuator half 106 a , fit into respective complementarily shaped openings (not illustrated) on actuator half 106 b .
- Pins 204 may alternatively extend from actuator half 106 b with the openings carried by actuator half 106 a . Any suitable configuration may be used to assemble and secure actuator halves 106 a and 106 b together.
- Body half 102 b includes pivot pin 114 b which rotatably supports actuator 106 at one end, extending through pivot holes 116 a and 116 b into opening 114 a .
- Body half 102 a includes pivot pin 118 b (see FIG.
- Body halves 102 a and 102 b , locator 104 , actuator halves 106 a and 106 b , and safety switch 108 may be made of any biocompatible material such as polycarbonate.
- applier 100 includes cam 120 , drive shaft 122 with flexible shaft 124 , drive shaft pin 126 , cam return spring 128 , safety biasing spring 130 , and actuator 132 .
- Actuator 132 is configured to effect the deployment or undeployment of the attachment mechanism of the medical implant.
- Cam 120 includes shaft 134 and cam collar 136 .
- the upper end of shaft 134 has a “T” configuration terminating in cross member 138 .
- Cam collar 136 defines a hollow interior and a pair of spaced apart, complementarily shaped cam tracks 140 a and 140 b formed on opposite sides of cam collar 136 .
- Upper end 122 a of drive shaft 122 is disposed partially within the hollow interior defined by cam collar 136 , captured therein by drive shaft pin 126 .
- Drive shaft pin 126 is sized such that each end is located within a respective cam track 140 a , 140 b .
- the length of the hollow interior allows upper end 122 a to reciprocate therein, with cam tracks 140 a and 140 b imparting rotation to drive shaft 122 through drive shaft pin 126 during reciprocation.
- Cam 120 , drive shaft 122 and actuator 132 may be made of any suitable material having sufficient stiffness and strength.
- cam 120 and actuator 132 are made of a liquid crystal polymer such as VectraTM LCP, and drive shaft 122 is made of a PPE+PS such as NorylTM.
- Drive shaft pin 126 and cam return spring 128 may be made of any suitable material, such as stainless steel.
- Cam 120 is retained between body portions 102 a and 102 b , and in one embodiment, such as that depicted can reciprocate.
- Cam collar 136 has spaced apart, generally flat outer surfaces 142 a and 142 b tracks through which 140 a and 140 b are formed. These surfaces 140 a and 140 b are disposed between guide walls 144 a and 144 b formed in body portions 102 a and 102 b .
- Cam collar 136 also includes oppositely facing channels 146 a and 146 b (see FIG. 23 ), which are guided for axial reciprocation by guides 148 a and 148 b (not illustrated) formed in body portions 102 a and 102 b , respectively.
- Each actuator half 106 a , 106 b includes a cam track 150 defined by a pair of spaced apart walls 150 a and 150 b extending from the interior surfaces of actuator halves 106 a and 106 b .
- Cam track 150 is configured to receive and guide cross member 138 as actuator 106 is rotated about pin 114 , forcing cam 120 to advance linearly downwardly into body 102 .
- Drive shaft 122 includes annular collar 152 which is received in slots 154 a and 154 b (not illustrated) formed in body halves 102 a and 102 b , respectively. Slots 154 a and 154 b rotatably support drive shaft 122 .
- Drive shaft 122 and cam 120 are generally aligned and collinear with each other, defining the axis of the shaft portion of body 102 .
- cam 120 is advanced downwardly, drive shaft pin 126 follows cam tracks 140 a and 140 b , causing drive shaft 122 to rotate, thus converting linear motion to rotary motion.
- Cam return spring 128 provides a nominal return force against cam collar 136 .
- Flexible shaft 124 is supported by a plurality of ribs 156 , formed in each body half 102 a , 102 b , which support the bend in flexible shaft 124 that permits the rotary motion to be transferred to actuator 132 which is disposed at an angle relative to the shaft of body 102 .
- Flexible shaft 124 may be made of any suitable biocompatible material, such as stainless steel.
- flexible shaft 124 has a stranded construction, with a center core having multiple layers of wire wrapped thereabout. Ends 124 a and 124 b of flexible shaft 124 may be attached to end 122 b and actuator 132 , respectively, in any suitable manner which sufficiently limits rotational end play to prevent or minimize lost rotational motion.
- end 124 a was overmolded into end 122 b , and end 124 b was press fit into actuator 132 .
- end 124 a could be press fit into end 122 b
- end 124 b overmolded into actuator 132 both could be press fit, or both could be overmolded (with a corresponding change to the configuration of locator 104 to allow assembly.
- actuator 132 includes disc shaped member 158 and shaft 160 extending upwardly therefrom.
- the upper end of shaft 160 includes a pair of outwardly extending tabs 162 a and 162 b .
- Locator 104 includes hub 164 defining bore 166 therethrough.
- Bore 166 is shaped to receive and rotatably support shaft 160 , and includes two outwardly extending arcuate recesses 168 a and 168 b configured to provide assembly clearance for tabs 162 a and 162 b , allowing hub 164 to be inserted into bore 166 .
- shaft 160 and hub 164 are sized such that tabs 162 a and 162 b are located above upper surface 164 a of hub 164 , allowing rotation of actuator 132 while retaining it axially relative to hub 164 .
- Stops 170 and 170 b extend upwardly from upper surface 164 a , limiting the rotation of actuator 132 .
- Bore 166 defines a central axis of locator 104 about which actuator 132 is rotated. The central axis of locator 104 is disposed at an angle to the axis of the shaft portion of body 102 , as previously mentioned.
- Hub 164 includes a pair of oppositely extending tabs 172 a and 172 b which retain port actuator 104 to body 102 and prevent rotation.
- Body halves 102 a and 102 b include respective recesses 174 a (see FIG. 21 ) and 174 b (not illustrated) shaped complementarily to tabs 172 a and 172 b.
- Actuator 132 includes a pair of spaced apart posts 176 a and 176 b , extending from adjacent periphery 158 a of member 158 .
- Posts 176 a and 176 b are shaped complementarily with openings 54 .
- the distal ends of posts 176 a and 167 b are tapered to assist in guiding posts 176 a and 176 b into openings 54 .
- Any suitable configuration may be utilized to create releasable contact between actuator 132 and actuator 12 capable of actuating actuator 12 .
- Disc shaped member 158 also includes a pair of spaced apart cams 178 a and 178 b which extend outwardly and upwardly from periphery 158 a of member 158 .
- FIG. 27 illustrates cam 178 a at a cross-section taken near the bottom surface of member 158 .
- Cams 178 a and 178 b include ramps 180 a and 180 b which start at periphery 158 a and lead out to surfaces 182 a and 182 b , respectively.
- Each surface 182 a , 182 b is arcuate, shown in the embodiment depicted as generally having a constant radius.
- locator 104 includes a pair of spaced apart cantilever arms 184 a and 184 b , each having rib 186 a and 186 b , respectively.
- FIG. 27 illustrates arm 184 a in cross-section taken through rib 186 a , at the same level as for cam 178 a .
- arms 184 a and 184 b include respective inwardly extending flanges 188 a and 188 b .
- Flanges 188 a and 188 b are shaped complementarily to recesses 56 on port body 6 , configured to engage ledges 56 a when injection port 2 is retained by locator 104 .
- posts 176 a and 176 b are generally aligned with arms 184 a and 184 b , respectively, although posts 176 a and 176 b may be at any position that corresponds to position of the actuating feature of actuator 12 , which in the embodiment depicted is openings 54 .
- actuator 132 rotates (counterclockwise in the embodiment depicted when viewed from the bottom), advancing cams 178 a and 178 b such that ramps 180 a and 180 b contact ribs 186 a and 186 b , respectively, deflecting arms 184 a and 184 b outwardly.
- arms 184 a and 184 b are deflected a distance sufficient to move flanges 188 a and 188 b to a position where they no longer extend into recesses 56 or contact ledges 56 a , thus releasing injection port 2 from locator 104 .
- FIG. 28 illustrates injection port 2 disposed in and retained by locator 104 , with extension housing 78 and tab 96 disposed in slots 110 and 112 , respectively (see FIG. 20 , not seen in FIG. 28 ).
- posts 176 a and 176 b extend into openings 54 of actuator 12
- flanges 188 a and 188 b extending into recesses 56 proximal ledges 56 a .
- Safety cap 80 is connected to injection port 12 when injection port 12 is inserted into locator 104 , covering fasteners 10 (not seen in FIG. 28 ).
- actuator 106 is oriented in the undeployed position so that actuator 132 is in the undeployed position.
- Actuator 12 is oriented in the undeployed position, and inserted into locator 104 , with extension housing 78 and tab 96 disposed in slots 110 and 112 , respectively.
- Actuator 106 may, as illustrated in FIG. 20 , include a visual indicator to indicate whether actuator 106 is fully in the undeployed state, such as unlocked lock icon 190 , and indicia to indicate whether actuator 106 is in the deployed state, such as locked lock icon 192 .
- Such visual indication may be include by any suitable manner, such as by molding integral with actuator 106 , applying as a adhesive film or such, or printing directly on actuator 106 .
- unlocked lock icon 190 is visible adjacent the upper edge of body 102 , although other configurations of indication may be utilized, such as a window or such formed in body 102 to reveal the indicia.
- locator 104 and a portion of 102 are inserted through an incision by the surgeon and located in the desired position adjacent the body tissue to which the medical implant (which in the embodiment depicted is an injection port 2 ) is to be attached.
- the angle between locator 104 and body 102 allows the surgeon to visualize the site directly.
- the one or more fasteners 10 are moved from the undeployed position to the deployed position in an annular path to engage the tissue.
- Fasteners 10 allow injection port 2 to be secured to the tissue with a retention strength equal to or greater than when secured with sutures.
- Safety switch 108 is rotated about pivot pin 118 , withdrawing lockout tab 194 from lower opening 196 , allowing actuator 106 to be rotated about pivot pin 114 .
- This action causes cam track 150 to move cross member 138 downward, causing cam collar 136 to rotate drive shaft 122 , thereby rotating actuator 132 relative to locator 104 .
- actuator 132 actuates actuator 12 by rotating it.
- the engagement between extension 78 and tab 96 and slots 110 and 112 prevent port body 8 from rotating, allowing relative motion between actuator 12 and port body 8 .
- lockout tab 194 is urged into upper opening 198 , retaining actuator 106 in the deployed position.
- spring 130 biases lockout tab 194 sufficiently to produce sound as lockout tab 194 snaps into upper opening 198 , providing an audible signal that actuator 106 , and therefore actuator 12 and fasteners 10 are deployed fully.
- actuator 12 has been rotated and fasteners 10 are in the deployed position having penetrated the body tissue, such as the rectus sheath.
- Cams 178 a and 178 b have been rotated to a position where surfaces 182 a and 182 b are adjacent ribs 186 a and 186 b , with arms 184 a and 184 b deflected outwardly such that flanges 188 a and 188 b are not disposed in recesses 56 and not engaging ledges 56 a .
- the surgeon may withdraw locator 104 , leaving injection port 2 in place. If a visual indicator of the state of the attachment mechanism is included with the implant, the surgeon can tell whether the attachment mechanism is fully deployed.
- the attachment mechanism embodied in injection port 2 is configured to be reversible so that the medical implant, injection port 2 , may be moved, such as to reposition it or remove it from the patient.
- locator 104 is placed over injection port 2 , locating extension 78 and tab 96 in slots 110 and 112 so that posts 176 a and 176 b are engaged with recesses 54 .
- Safety switch 108 is rotated to withdraw lockout tab 194 from upper opening 198 , while the surgeon pulls up on extension 200 of actuator 106 .
- cam return spring 128 urges cam collar 136 upwardly, extension 200 allows an additional return force to be applied.
- actuator 132 rotates actuator 12 , moving fasteners 10 from the deployed position to the undeployed position simultaneously, while cams 178 a and 178 b disengage from ribs 186 a and 186 b , allowing flanges 188 a and 188 b to engage recess 56 and ledge 56 a so as to retain injection port 2 in locator 104 .
- lockout tab 194 snaps into lower opening 196 , generating an audible signal that actuator 106 is undeployed fully, and injection port 2 is detached from the body tissue and may be relocated or removed.
- connection device can include a deflectable extension attached to the connector, the deflectable extension deflecting as the connector is moved from an unlocked to a locked engagement with the surgical implant.
- connection device can include deflectable extension attached to the catheter, the deflectable extension moved by urging from the connector as the connector is rotated from an unlocked to a locked position.
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Description
- This application is a continuation in part of and claims priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/741,875, filed Dec. 19, 2003, titled Subcutaneous Self Attaching Injection Port With Integral Moveable Retention Members. This application incorporates by reference U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/741,875 and the following U.S. patent applications, all of which were filed on filed Dec. 19, 2003: application Ser. No. 10/741,127 titled Subcutaneous Injection Port For Applied Fasteners; application Ser. No. 10/741,875 titled Subcutaneous Self Attaching Injection Port With Integral Moveable Retention Members; and application Ser. No. 10/741,868 titled Subcutaneous Self Attaching Injection Port With Integral Fasteners
- The present invention relates generally to medical implants, and more particularly to an attachment mechanism for use with a variety of assembleable medical implants. The invention will be disclosed in connection with, but not limited to, surgically implantable injection ports.
- Implantable medical devices are typically implanted in a patient to perform a therapeutic function for that patient. Non-limiting examples of such devices include pace makers, vascular access ports, injection ports (such as used with gastric bands) and gastric pacing devices. Such implants need to be attached, typically subcutaneously, in an appropriate place in order to function properly. It is desirable that the procedure to implant such devices be quick, easy and efficient.
- It is sometimes desirable to produce a medical implant as one or more implantable elements that can be assembled in the operating room or at a surgical site on or in the patient. This is done for reasons of cost, ease of manufacture, size reduction for passage through access devices such as trocars, reducing the size of the patient's incision, and the like. For implantable devices, it is desired that assembly of the implants be free from failure to avoid later correctional surgery. For implants assembled from more than one implantable element, it is extremely desirable that the assembly be quick, easy, and correct. Surgeons frequently check and recheck their work before closing the patient to ensure adequate assembly and security of implantable elements. If the implantable components are small, visualization of the assembly through the surgeons fingers can be difficult, and may force the surgeon to do a visual scan of the assembled elements or a pull test of assembled components The additional checking and rechecking is added to the implantable element assembly time and can increase operating room time and costs. What is needed is a way to reassure the surgeon of secure assembly of implantable elements that is quick, provides feedback, doesn't involve visual checks, and can reduce operating room costs.
- It is sometimes desirable to produce a medical implant as one or more implantable elements that can be assembled in the operating room or at a surgical site on or in the patient. This is done for reasons of cost, ease of manufacture, size reduction for passage through access devices such as trocars, reducing the size of the patient's incision, and the like. For implantable devices, it is desired that assembly of the implants be free from failure to avoid later correctional surgery. For implants assembled from more than one implantable element, it is extremely desirable that the assembly be quick, easy, and correct. Surgeons frequently check and recheck their work before closing the patient to ensure adequate assembly and security of implantable elements. If the implantable components are small, visualization of the assembly through the surgeons fingers can be difficult, and may force the surgeon to do a visual scan of the assembled elements or a pull test of assembled components The additional checking and rechecking is added to the implantable element assembly time and can increase operating room time and costs. What is needed is a way to reassure the surgeon of secure assembly of implantable elements that is quick, provides feedback, doesn't involve visual checks, and can reduce operating room costs.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention, and, together with the general description of the invention given above, and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an injection port with an attachment mechanism constructed in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a top view of the injection port ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the injection port ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of the injection port ofFIG. 1 taken along line 4-4 ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the injection port ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 6 is perspective view of the bottom of the injection port ofFIG. 1 , showing the attachment mechanism in the retracted position. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the bottom of the injection port ofFIG. 1 , similar toFIG. 6 , showing the attachment mechanism in the extended/fired position. -
FIG. 8 is a side cutaway view in partial cross-section illustrating a fastener of the attachment mechanism in the retracted position. -
FIG. 9 is a side cutaway view in partial cross-section similar toFIG. 8 illustrating a fastener of the attachment mechanism that is being advanced by the actuator ring toward the extended/fired position. -
FIG. 10 is a side cutaway view in partial cross-section similar toFIG. 8 illustrating a fastener of the attachment mechanism in the extended/fired position. -
FIG. 11 is a side cutaway view in partial cross-section similar toFIG. 8 illustrating a fastener of the attachment mechanism that is being advanced by the actuator ring toward the retracted position. -
FIG. 12 is a top view of the injection port ofFIG. 1 , with the actuator ring omitted to illustrate the positions of the links when the fasteners are in the retracted position. -
FIG. 13 is a top view of the injection port ofFIG. 1 , with the actuator ring omitted to illustrate the positions of the links when the fasteners are in the extended/fired position. -
FIG. 14 is an enlarged, fragmentary top view of the visual position indicator and actuator ring detent system of the attachment mechanism ofFIG. 1 , in the retracted position. -
FIG. 15 is an enlarged, fragmentary top view of the visual position indicator and actuator ring detent system of the attachment mechanism ofFIG. 1 in the extended/fired position. -
FIG. 16 is an enlarged, fragmentary, exploded perspective view of the fitting and locking connector of the injection port ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 17 is an enlarged, fragmentary partial cross-section view of the locking connector assembled to the fitting the septum retainer but not locked in place. -
FIG. 18 is an enlarged, fragmentary partial cross-section view similar toFIG. 17 showing the locking connector locked in place. -
FIG. 19 is an enlarged perspective view of the safety cap. -
FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an applier constructed to implant the injection port ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 21 is an exploded, perspective view of the applier ofFIG. 20 . -
FIG. 22 is a side view of the applier ofFIG. 20 with one of the two body halves showing the internal components in the unapplied, non-actuated position. -
FIG. 23 is a side view of the applier ofFIG. 20 similar toFIG. 22 , showing the internal components in the applied, actuated position. -
FIG. 24 is an enlarged, fragmentary side view of the linear to rotary cam mechanism of the applier ofFIG. 20 . -
FIG. 25 is an enlarged top perspective view of the locator of the applier ofFIG. 20 . -
FIG. 26 is an enlarged bottom perspective view of the locator and the port actuator of the applier ofFIG. 20 . -
FIG. 27 is a partially cut away end view of the locator of the applier ofFIG. 20 . -
FIG. 28 is an enlarged, cross sectional view of the injection port ofFIG. 1 retained by the locator of the applier ofFIG. 20 . -
FIG. 29 is an enlarged, cross-sectional view of the injection port ofFIG. 1 disposed in the locator of the applier ofFIG. 20 after the applier has been actuated to rotate the applier actuator to the deployed position. - The novel features of the invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to organization and methods of operation, together with further objects and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
- In the following description, like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views. Also, in the following description, it is to be understood that terms such as front, back, inside, outside, and the like are words of convenience and are not to be construed as limiting terms. Terminology used in this patent is not meant to be limiting insofar as devices described herein, or portions thereof, may be attached or utilized in other orientations. Referring in more detail to the drawings, an embodiment of the invention will now be described. Referring to
FIGS. 1-5 , there is shown an implantable medical device, more specifically an injection port, generally indicated at 2, which embodies an attachment mechanism constructed in accordance with the present invention. Although the attachment mechanism is illustrated in the figures as being embodied withinjection port 2, the attachment mechanism may be used with any implantable medical device for which it is suited, including by way of example only pace makers, vascular access ports, injection ports (such as used with gastric bands) and gastric pacing devices -
Injection port 2 includesseptum retainer 4,septum 6 andport body 8.Injection port 2, with the integrally constructed attachment mechanism, also includes one ormore fasteners 10,actuator 12 and a plurality oflink members 14. - As seen in
FIG. 4 ,septum 6, which may be made of any biocompatible material such as silicone, is disposed partially withininternal cavity 16 ofseptum retainer 4, adjacent annular flat 18.Septum retainer 4,port body 8, andactuator 12 may be made of any suitable biocompatible material having sufficient stiffness and strength, such as polyetheretherketon (known as PEEK).Fasteners 10 andlink members 14 may be made of any suitable biocompatible material, such as stainless steel. -
Port body 8 includesannular rim 20, which engages the upper surface ofseptum 6 about an annular portion.Port body 8 is retained to septumretainer 4 by a plurality ofpins 22 which are disposed throughrespective holes 24 formed inrecesses 24 a inport body 8 and which extend inwardly intorespective recesses 26 formed about the bottom periphery ofseptum retainer 4.Pins 22 may be made of any suitable biocompatible material, such as stainless steel. - The uncompressed height of
septum 6 is approximately 5 mm around the outer diameter and the uncompressed diameter is approximately 18 mm. The exposed diameter for access toreservoir 20 is approximately 14 mm. The distance between the lower surface ofannular rim 20 and annular flat 18 is approximately 4 mm, such thatseptum 6 is compressed approximately 20% to be adequately self healing to maintain a fluid tight system under pressure and still allow a low profile. -
Plate 28 is disposed inrecess 16 a formed in the bottom ofseptum retainer 4,underlying septum 6 and fluid chamber orreservoir 30. As seen inFIG. 4 ,plate 28 does not contactsidewall 16 b. In the embodiment depicted,plate 28 is metallic, such as stainless steel. When a needle is inserted throughseptum 6 to introduce or withdraw fluid fromfluid chamber 30, such as in order to adjust the size of an adjustable gastric band,metallic plate 28 will protectseptum retainer 4 from puncture and provide tactile feedback to the surgeon through the needle indicating that the needle has bottomed inreservoir 30.Plate 28 may be secured toseptum retainer 4 in any suitable manner. In the embodiment depicted,plate 28 is held in place by retaininglip 4 a extending over the periphery ofplate 28 as best seen inFIGS. 4, 28 and 29. Initially, retaininglip 4 a extends upwardly as an annular lip, providing clearance for insertion ofplate 28 into the recess at the bottom ofseptum retainer 4, and retaininglip 4 a is then rolled or otherwise deformed to overlie at least a portion of the periphery ofplate 28 thereby retainingplate 28. In the embodiment depicted the diameter ofrecess 16 a is smaller than the diameter ofsidewall 16 b, providing room to form the annular lip and to deform it into retaininglip 4 a.Plate 28 could be insert molded, with retaininglip 4 a molded as illustrated. -
Septum retainer 4 includespassageway 32, in fluid communication withfluid chamber 30, which is defined by fitting 34 extending from the periphery adjacent the bottom ofretainer 4.Tube 36, which in the embodiment depicted, leads to an adjustable gastric band (not shown), is connected to fitting 34, being compressingly urged againstannular rib 38 byconnector 40, which is disposed abouttube 36 and secured to portbody 8 as described below.Sleeve 42 is disposed abouttube 36, secured toconnector 40 byannular ribs 44.Sleeve 42 relieves strain ontube 36, preventingtube 36 from kinking when loaded laterally. -
Actuator 12 is secured toport body 8. Although in the embodiment depictedactuator 12 is illustrated as an annular ring rotatably supported byport body 8,actuator 12 may be any suitable configuration and supported in any suitable manner to permitactuator 12 to function to movefasteners 10 between and including deployed and undeployed positions. As seen inFIG. 5 ,port body 8 includes a plurality of downwardly and outwardly extendingtabs 46. In the embodiment depicted, there are four equally spacedtabs 46.Actuator 12 includes an equal number ofcorresponding recesses 48, each having arcuate bottom 50. To assembleactuator 12 toport body 8, recesses 48 are aligned withtabs 46, and pushed down, temporarily deflectingtabs 46 inwardly untiltabs 46 reach recesses 48 and move outwardly to disposelower edges 46 a inrecesses 48 such that actuator is retained thereby. The lengths oftabs 46 and depth ofrecesses 48 allow some axial end play betweenactuator 12 andport body 8, as will be described below. -
Actuator 12 may rotate generally about the central axis ofport body 8. In the embodiment depicted,actuator 12 may rotate through an angle of about 40 degrees, although any suitable angle may be used. In the embodiment depicted, whenactuator 12 is rotated in the deploying direction, causingfasteners 10 to move to the deployed position, rotation ofactuator 12 beyond the fully deployed position is limited byend 48c contacting tab 46. - A detent system is formed by a pair of spaced apart raised
detent ribs recess 48, and a corresponding raisedrib 46 b extending outwardly fromtab 46. The detent system assists in preventingactuator 12 from rotation andfasteners 10 from moving out of fully retracted or fully extended fired states under vibration or incidental loads, as described below. -
Actuator 12 includes a plurality of spaced apart openings orslots 54, which may be engaged by any suitable instrument to transmit the necessary torque toactuator 12 to extendfasteners 10 to the actuated position.Slots 54 are configured to be engaged by commercially available instruments, rectangular in the embodiment depicted, or by the dedicated applier described below.Port body 6 includes a plurality ofrecesses 56 disposed about its lower periphery which are configured to cooperate with the dedicated applier as described below. - Referring also to
FIGS. 6 and 7 ,septum retainer 4 includes a plurality of locatingtabs 58 extending outwardly from adjacent the bottom periphery ofseptum retainer 4. Locatingtab 58 a may be integral withfitting 34.Tabs recesses 60 formed in the inner surface ofport body 8, aligningseptum retainer 4 properly withport body 8. -
FIG. 6 illustratesfasteners 10 in the retracted position. As can be seen,fasteners 10 are disposed in respective recesses orslots 60 formed inport body 8.FIG. 7 illustratesfasteners 10 in the extended, or fired, position, extending fromslots 60. Rotation ofactuator 12moves fasteners 10 from the retracted position to the extended position. -
FIGS. 8-11 are a series of figures illustrating the operation ofactuator 12 and one of the plurality offasteners 10, it being understood that the operation on one offasteners 10 may be the same as for allfasteners 10, which may, in one embodiment, be moved from a deployed position to an undeployed position simultaneously.FIG. 8 illustratesfastener 10 in a fully retracted state, the undeployed position, disposed completely withinslot 62 such thatsharp tip 64 is not exposed. This preventstip 64 from accidentally sticking the surgeon or penetrating any object.Actuator 12 is illustrated rotated counter clockwise as far as permitted byrecesses 48 andtabs 46. In this position,ribs 46 b are disposed clockwise ofribs 48 b, as seen inFIG. 14 . First ends 14 a oflink members 14 are rotatably carried byactuator 12, spaced apart at positions corresponding to the positions offasteners 10. Second ends 14 b are disposed withinopenings 66 offasteners 10. - To actuate the attachment mechanism,
integral actuator 12 is rotated in a deploying direction, which in one embodiment as depicted is clockwise (any suitable direction configured to actuate the attachment mechanism may be used), andrib 46 b passesrib 48 b, which may produce an audible signal in addition to a tactile signal to the surgeon.Second end 14 b oflink member 14 is free to move withinslot 66 during actuation, as the force that rotatesfastener 10 into the extended position is transmitted tofastener 10 through the interaction betweencam surface 68 offastener 10 andactuating cam surface 70 ofactuator 12. Asactuator 12 rotates clockwise, actuatingcam surface 70 engages and pushes againstcam surface 68, rotatingfastener 10 aboutpivot pin 22. The majority of the force from actuatingcam surface 70 acts tangentially oncam surface 68, off center relative to pivotpin 22, causingfastener 10 to rotate. During actuation, end 14 b oflink member 14 remains free to move withinslot 66, applying no driving force to rotatefastener 10. - In
FIG. 9 ,fastener 10 is rotated about half way though its range of rotation, about 90 degrees as a result of the clockwise rotation ofactuator 12. Asactuator 12 is rotated clockwise, the force betweenactuator cam surface 70 andcam surface 68 causes actuator 12 to move upward slightly as allowed by the tolerancing of the components. Asactuator 12 is rotated further clockwise from the position shown inFIG. 9 ,actuator cam surface 70 continues to engage and push againstcam surface 68, rotatingfastener 10 further counterclockwise. - In
FIG. 10 ,actuator 12 is rotated clockwise to its fullest extent, withrib 46 b having been urgedpast detent rib 48 a (seeFIG. 15 ). In this position,fastener 10 has rotated to its fullest extent, almost 180 degrees in the embodiment illustrated, withtip 64 disposed withinrecess 62. In this position,actuator cam surface 70 is over center, andactuator 12 is resistant to being back driven by an undeploying force imparted tofastener 10 as cam surface 68 acts againstactuator cam surface 70 in a direction that tends to pushactuator 12 up instead of rotatingactuator 12. The distal end portion offastener 10 is configured essentially as a beam, depicted as having a generally rectangular cross section along its length, tapering tosharp tip 64. Withfastener 10 extending approximately 180 degrees in the fully extended state, the deployed position, forces which might act onfasteners 10 tend to act through the pivot axis defined bypivot pin 22, instead of rotatingfasteners 10. It is noted that althoughpin 22 is illustrated as being a separate piece fromfastener 10, the two may be integral or even of unitary construction. - If it is desirable to retract
fasteners 10, such as to remove or reposition the implanted device,actuator 12 may be rotated in an undeploying direction, counterclockwise in one embodiment depicted. Starting with the position ofactuator 12 shown inFIG. 10 ,actuator 12 may be rotated counterclockwise, withactuator cam surface 70 sliding againstcam surface 68, without rotatingfastener 10. In the embodiment depicted, continued counterclockwise rotation ofactuator 12moves cam surface 70 out of contact withcam surface 68, with no substantial rotating force being exerted onfastener 10 untilsecond end 14 b of link member reaches a location inslot 66, such as at one end ofslot 66, at which linkmember 14 begins pulling againstslot 66 causingfastener 10 to rotate and begin to retract. - As seen in
FIG. 11 ,actuator 12 has been advanced counterclockwise compared to the position shown inFIG. 10 , andfastener 10 is rotated approximately halfway through its range. As can be seen by comparingFIG. 9 toFIG. 11 ,actuator 12 is in different positions withfastener 10 in the same position, in dependence upon whether the attachment mechanism is being actuated or deactuated (retracted). This results from the lost motion that results whenlink member 14 is pulling onslot 66 in comparison toactuator cam surface 70 pushing directly oncam surface 68. To retractfasteners 10 fully,actuator 12 is rotated untildetent rib 46 b snapspast detent rib 48 b. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , whenfasteners 10 reach the fullyundeployed position tip 64 may be disposed fully in slot orrecess 62. Further undeploying rotation ofactuator 12 is prevented bylink member 14 which is prevented from further movement byfastener 10. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 3 ,actuator 12 includesopenings 52 a formed therethrough, which align withcorresponding openings 52 b formed inport body 8 when actuator is in the undeployed position.Openings injection port 2 if the integral attachment mechanism is not used. - Referring to
FIGS. 12 and 13 , the attachment mechanism is shown withoutactuator 12.Link members 14 are shown in their actual positions when first ends 14 a are supported byactuator 12, in the deployed and in the undeployed states. - Referring to
FIGS. 14 and 15 , there is illustrated a top view of the visual position indicator and a portion of the actuator ring detent system of the attachment mechanism as embodied ininjection port 2. InFIG. 14 , the attachment mechanism is in the retracted, undeployed state or position. In this position,detent rib 46 b is clockwise ofdetent rib 48 b, and thus in the undeployed detent position. InFIG. 15 , the attachment mechanism is in the actuated or deployed position. In this position,detent rib 46 b is counterclockwise ofdetent rib 48 b, and thus in the deployed detent position. -
FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate a visual indicator of the state of the attachment mechanism. As seen inFIG. 14 , indicia may be utilized, such as anunlocked lock icon 72 and a lockedlock icon 74 molded integral withactuator ring 12. Any suitable graphic indicator may be used, and may be printed on or otherwise applied in a suitable manner.Port body 6 may includeindicator 76 to provide a reference point for the movable indicia.Arrow 78 may be included to indicate the bidirectional motion ofactuator 12. -
FIGS. 16-18 illustrate the locking connection betweenconnector 40 andport body 6.FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing fitting 34 partially surrounded byextension 78.FIG. 17 shows extension 78 in cross-section, withconnector 40 generally disposed about fitting 34 and catheter ortube 36 aligned incircumferential slot 78 c ofextension 78.Extension 78 extends fromport body 8 and comprises a pair of generally cantilever arms, one of which has adetent edge 78 d thereon.Connector 40 includes a pair of detent features ortabs connector 40 is guided alongtube 36 and fitting 34, withtabs openings extension 78. Withtabs circumferential slot 78 c,connector 40 is rotated to lock it in place. InFIGS. 16-18 , the direction of rotation ofconnector 40 is clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock. During rotation,detent edge 78 d creates interference opposing the rotation oftab 40 a, but is dimensioned to deflect as a cantilever beam and allowtab 40 a to be rotated past, to the locked position seen inFIG. 18 . When locked in place,tab 40 b can come to a hard stop against theextension 78. The surgeon may be provided with a non-visual feedback during assembly to indicate theconnector 40 is correctly locked to portbody 6 and secured. This can be accomplished by providing an audible and/or a tactile feedback. The audible feedback can be a snap or any other audible sound such as the snap which occurs whentab 40 a of theconnector 40 rotatespast detent edge 78 d of theextension 78. - Tactile feedback can occur during assembly as well. During assembly, rotation of
connector 40 about thetube 36 and fitting 34 requires a generally uniform rotary torque. Tactile feedback may be provided by causing a change in an attachment force or rotary torque applied toconnector 40. The rotational torque increase can occur near the end of the assembly procedure and may be a suitable increase in rotational torque such as about 3% to 400% whentab 40 a creates an interference withdetent edge 78 d. This interference creates a torque increase that rises to a maximum torque as the cantilever portion of extension 78 (containingdetent edge 78 d) deflects to allow passage oftab 40 a. The maximum torque value may be followed by a torque drop such as immediately occurs whentab 40 a rotatespast detent edge 78 d, and just beforetab 40 b can come to a hard stop againstextension 78 preventing further rotation ofconnector 40. The torque drop can be back to the original generally uniform torque needed to rotateconnector 40 about thetube 36. Thus, during the assembly ofconnector 40 ontoport body 6 to capturetube 36, the surgeon can experience a series of tactile and auditory events that provide indicators as to the success of the assembly or locking process, even when the assembly or locking event is obscured from visibility. -
Connector 40 andextension 78 can provide protective shielding oftabs connector 40 can be a cylindrical shape of small diameter to deflect contact forces that could induce an unlocking torque. -
FIG. 19 illustratessafety cap 80 which may be removably secured to the bottom ofinjection port 2 to coverfasteners 10 to protect users from accidental exposure tosharp tips 64 while handlinginjection port 2.Safety cap 80 includesbody 82 withannular rim 84 and raisedcenter 86 definingannular recess 88.Safety cap 80 may be oriented and retained to injection port through any suitable configuration. As depicted,body 82 includes a plurality ofarcuate retention tabs 90 extending upwardly from raisedcenter 86.Arcuate retention tabs 90 are shaped complementarily to correspondingarcuate slots 92, best seen inFIGS. 3, 6 and 7, and may have ribs as shown.Safety cap 80 is secured toinjection port 2 by insertingarcuate retention tabs 90 intoarcuate slots 92, which are sized to retaintabs 90.Fasteners 10 are thus aligned withannular recess 88, which is sized to allowfasteners 10 to be extended without contactingsafety cap 80. As depicted, sincearcuate retention tabs 90 andarcuate slots 92 are respectively the same size and equally spaced,safety cap 80 is not indexed to a particular position, and may be secured toinjection port 2 in four different positions.Safety cap 80 includespull tab 94 with raised a plurality ofribs 96 to provide a better gripping surface. Althoughpull tab 94 may be oriented in any suitable orientation, in the embodiment, the relative position betweenpull tab 94 andarcuate retention tabs 90 locates pull tab at 45 degrees to the direction ofconnector 40.Tabs 90 andslots 92 may be of any suitable shape. - As mentioned previously, the attachment mechanism may be actuated by engaging
slots 54 with commercially available instruments or by a dedicated applier.FIG. 20 illustrates applier, generally indicated at 100, which is configured to position, actuate, deactuate, remove or repositioninjection port 2. It is noted that the practice of aspects of the present invention as applied to an applier is not limited to the specific applier embodiment depicted herein. - As shown in
FIG. 20 ,applier 100 includesbody 102,locator 104,actuator 106 andsafety switch 108. As will be described below,injection port 2 may be assembled tolocator 104, withextension 78 andtab 96 disposed inalignment slots Locator 104 is angled relative tobody 102, allowing for easier and better visualization ofinjection port 2 during implantation. In the embodiment depicted, the angle is 20 degrees and the shaft portion ofbody 102 is 10 cm. - Referring to
FIG. 21 ,body 102 includes first andsecond halves pins 202, pivot pins 114 and ship laps, body halves 102 a and 102 b are substantially similar to each other. Locatingpins 202, illustrated as extending frombody half 102 a, fit into respective complementarily shaped openings (not illustrated) onbody half 102 b. The engagement of the plurality of locatingpins 202 in the openings is sufficient to holdbody halves Pins 202 may alternatively extend frombody half 102 b with the openings carried bybody half 102 a. Any suitable configuration may be used to assemble and secure body halves 102 a and 102 b together. -
Actuator 106 includes first andsecond halves pins 204, illustrated as extending fromactuator half 106 a, fit into respective complementarily shaped openings (not illustrated) onactuator half 106 b.Pins 204 may alternatively extend fromactuator half 106 b with the openings carried byactuator half 106 a. Any suitable configuration may be used to assemble andsecure actuator halves Body half 102 b includespivot pin 114 b which rotatably supportsactuator 106 at one end, extending throughpivot holes Body half 102 a includes pivot pin 118 b (seeFIG. 22 ) which rotatably supportssafety switch 108. Body halves 102 a and 102 b,locator 104, actuator halves 106 a and 106 b, andsafety switch 108 may be made of any biocompatible material such as polycarbonate. - Referring to
FIGS. 21-24 ,applier 100 includescam 120,drive shaft 122 withflexible shaft 124, driveshaft pin 126,cam return spring 128,safety biasing spring 130, andactuator 132.Actuator 132 is configured to effect the deployment or undeployment of the attachment mechanism of the medical implant.Cam 120 includesshaft 134 andcam collar 136. The upper end ofshaft 134 has a “T” configuration terminating incross member 138.Cam collar 136 defines a hollow interior and a pair of spaced apart, complementarily shaped cam tracks 140 a and 140 b formed on opposite sides ofcam collar 136.Upper end 122 a ofdrive shaft 122 is disposed partially within the hollow interior defined bycam collar 136, captured therein bydrive shaft pin 126. Driveshaft pin 126 is sized such that each end is located within arespective cam track upper end 122 a to reciprocate therein, withcam tracks shaft 122 throughdrive shaft pin 126 during reciprocation.Cam 120,drive shaft 122 andactuator 132 may be made of any suitable material having sufficient stiffness and strength. In the embodiment depicted,cam 120 andactuator 132 are made of a liquid crystal polymer such as Vectra™ LCP, and driveshaft 122 is made of a PPE+PS such as Noryl™. Driveshaft pin 126 andcam return spring 128 may be made of any suitable material, such as stainless steel. -
Cam 120 is retained betweenbody portions Cam collar 136 has spaced apart, generally flatouter surfaces surfaces guide walls body portions Cam collar 136 also includes oppositely facingchannels FIG. 23 ), which are guided for axial reciprocation byguides 148 a and 148 b (not illustrated) formed inbody portions shaft 134 andcross member 138 are disposed sandwiched betweenactuator halves actuator half cam track 150 defined by a pair of spaced apartwalls actuator halves Cam track 150 is configured to receive and guidecross member 138 asactuator 106 is rotated about pin 114, forcingcam 120 to advance linearly downwardly intobody 102. - Drive
shaft 122 includesannular collar 152 which is received inslots 154 a and 154 b (not illustrated) formed in body halves 102 a and 102 b, respectively.Slots 154 a and 154 b rotatablysupport drive shaft 122. Driveshaft 122 andcam 120 are generally aligned and collinear with each other, defining the axis of the shaft portion ofbody 102. Ascam 120 is advanced downwardly,drive shaft pin 126 follows cam tracks 140 a and 140 b, causingdrive shaft 122 to rotate, thus converting linear motion to rotary motion.Cam return spring 128 provides a nominal return force againstcam collar 136. -
Flexible shaft 124 is supported by a plurality ofribs 156, formed in eachbody half flexible shaft 124 that permits the rotary motion to be transferred toactuator 132 which is disposed at an angle relative to the shaft ofbody 102.Flexible shaft 124 may be made of any suitable biocompatible material, such as stainless steel. In an embodiment depicted,flexible shaft 124 has a stranded construction, with a center core having multiple layers of wire wrapped thereabout.Ends flexible shaft 124 may be attached to end 122 b andactuator 132, respectively, in any suitable manner which sufficiently limits rotational end play to prevent or minimize lost rotational motion. In an embodiment depicted, end 124 a was overmolded intoend 122 b, and end 124 b was press fit intoactuator 132. Alternatively, end 124 a could be press fit intoend 122 b, and end 124 b overmolded intoactuator 132, both could be press fit, or both could be overmolded (with a corresponding change to the configuration oflocator 104 to allow assembly. - Referring to
FIGS. 21-25 ,actuator 132 includes disc shapedmember 158 andshaft 160 extending upwardly therefrom. The upper end ofshaft 160 includes a pair of outwardly extendingtabs Locator 104 includeshub 164 definingbore 166 therethrough.Bore 166 is shaped to receive androtatably support shaft 160, and includes two outwardly extendingarcuate recesses tabs hub 164 to be inserted intobore 166. The lengths ofshaft 160 andhub 164 are sized such thattabs upper surface 164 a ofhub 164, allowing rotation ofactuator 132 while retaining it axially relative tohub 164.Stops 170 and 170 b extend upwardly fromupper surface 164 a, limiting the rotation ofactuator 132.Bore 166 defines a central axis oflocator 104 about which actuator 132 is rotated. The central axis oflocator 104 is disposed at an angle to the axis of the shaft portion ofbody 102, as previously mentioned. -
Hub 164 includes a pair of oppositely extendingtabs port actuator 104 tobody 102 and prevent rotation. Body halves 102 a and 102 b includerespective recesses 174 a (seeFIG. 21 ) and 174 b (not illustrated) shaped complementarily totabs - Referring also to
FIGS. 26 and 27 , disc shapedmember 158 ofactuator 132 is seen disposed withinlocator 104.Actuator 132 includes a pair of spaced apart posts 176 a and 176 b, extending fromadjacent periphery 158 a ofmember 158.Posts openings 54. In the embodiment depicted, the distal ends ofposts 176 a and 167 b are tapered to assist in guidingposts openings 54. Any suitable configuration may be utilized to create releasable contact betweenactuator 132 andactuator 12 capable of actuatingactuator 12. - Disc shaped
member 158 also includes a pair of spaced apartcams periphery 158 a ofmember 158.FIG. 27 illustratescam 178 a at a cross-section taken near the bottom surface ofmember 158.Cams ramps periphery 158 a and lead out tosurfaces surface - In the embodiment depicted,
locator 104 includes a pair of spaced apart cantileverarms rib FIG. 27 illustratesarm 184 a in cross-section taken throughrib 186 a, at the same level as forcam 178 a. At their distal ends,arms flanges Flanges recesses 56 onport body 6, configured to engageledges 56 a wheninjection port 2 is retained bylocator 104. - In the embodiment depicted, in the non-actuated state, posts 176 a and 176 b are generally aligned with
arms posts actuator 12, which in the embodiment depicted isopenings 54. Asactuator 106 is depressed,actuator 132 rotates (counterclockwise in the embodiment depicted when viewed from the bottom), advancingcams ramps contact ribs arms ribs arms flanges recesses 56 orcontact ledges 56 a, thus releasinginjection port 2 fromlocator 104. -
FIG. 28 illustratesinjection port 2 disposed in and retained bylocator 104, withextension housing 78 andtab 96 disposed inslots FIG. 20 , not seen inFIG. 28 ). As depicted,posts openings 54 ofactuator 12, andflanges recesses 56proximal ledges 56 a.Safety cap 80 is connected toinjection port 12 wheninjection port 12 is inserted intolocator 104, covering fasteners 10 (not seen inFIG. 28 ). - Referring also to
FIGS. 20 and 22 , to insertinjection port 2 intolocator 104,actuator 106 is oriented in the undeployed position so thatactuator 132 is in the undeployed position.Actuator 12 is oriented in the undeployed position, and inserted intolocator 104, withextension housing 78 andtab 96 disposed inslots -
Actuator 106 may, as illustrated inFIG. 20 , include a visual indicator to indicate whetheractuator 106 is fully in the undeployed state, such asunlocked lock icon 190, and indicia to indicate whetheractuator 106 is in the deployed state, such as lockedlock icon 192. Such visual indication may be include by any suitable manner, such as by molding integral withactuator 106, applying as a adhesive film or such, or printing directly onactuator 106. With the indicator illustrated,unlocked lock icon 190 is visible adjacent the upper edge ofbody 102, although other configurations of indication may be utilized, such as a window or such formed inbody 102 to reveal the indicia. - To use,
locator 104 and a portion of 102, if necessary, is inserted through an incision by the surgeon and located in the desired position adjacent the body tissue to which the medical implant (which in the embodiment depicted is an injection port 2) is to be attached. The angle betweenlocator 104 andbody 102 allows the surgeon to visualize the site directly. Withinjection port 2 in position, the one ormore fasteners 10 are moved from the undeployed position to the deployed position in an annular path to engage the tissue.Fasteners 10 allowinjection port 2 to be secured to the tissue with a retention strength equal to or greater than when secured with sutures.Safety switch 108 is rotated aboutpivot pin 118, withdrawinglockout tab 194 fromlower opening 196, allowingactuator 106 to be rotated about pivot pin 114. This action causescam track 150 to movecross member 138 downward, causingcam collar 136 to rotatedrive shaft 122, thereby rotatingactuator 132 relative tolocator 104. - Rotation of
actuator 132 actuatesactuator 12 by rotating it. The engagement betweenextension 78 andtab 96 andslots port body 8 from rotating, allowing relative motion betweenactuator 12 andport body 8. - Once
actuator 106 reaches the deployed position,lockout tab 194 is urged intoupper opening 198, retainingactuator 106 in the deployed position. In the embodiment depicted,spring 130biases lockout tab 194 sufficiently to produce sound aslockout tab 194 snaps intoupper opening 198, providing an audible signal that actuator 106, and therefore actuator 12 andfasteners 10 are deployed fully. As illustrated inFIG. 29 , withactuator 106 in the deployed position,actuator 12 has been rotated andfasteners 10 are in the deployed position having penetrated the body tissue, such as the rectus sheath.Cams adjacent ribs arms flanges recesses 56 and not engagingledges 56 a. Withinjection port 2 secured to the body tissue, and released fromlocator 104, the surgeon may withdrawlocator 104, leavinginjection port 2 in place. If a visual indicator of the state of the attachment mechanism is included with the implant, the surgeon can tell whether the attachment mechanism is fully deployed. - The attachment mechanism embodied in
injection port 2 is configured to be reversible so that the medical implant,injection port 2, may be moved, such as to reposition it or remove it from the patient. To do so, withactuator 106 in the deployed position,locator 104 is placed overinjection port 2, locatingextension 78 andtab 96 inslots posts recesses 54.Safety switch 108 is rotated to withdrawlockout tab 194 fromupper opening 198, while the surgeon pulls up onextension 200 ofactuator 106. Althoughcam return spring 128 urgescam collar 136 upwardly,extension 200 allows an additional return force to be applied. Ascross member 138 is pulled up bycam track 150,actuator 132 rotatesactuator 12, movingfasteners 10 from the deployed position to the undeployed position simultaneously, whilecams ribs flanges recess 56 andledge 56 a so as to retaininjection port 2 inlocator 104. When actuator 106 has been moved to the undeployed position,lockout tab 194 snaps intolower opening 196, generating an audible signal that actuator 106 is undeployed fully, andinjection port 2 is detached from the body tissue and may be relocated or removed. - In summary, numerous benefits have been described which result from employing the concepts of the invention. The foregoing description of one or more embodiments of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The one or more embodiments were chosen and described in order to illustrate the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims submitted herewith. It will be recognized that equivalent structures may be substituted for the structures illustrated and described herein and that the described embodiment of the invention is not the only structure which may be employed to implement the claimed invention. As one example of an equivalent structure which may be used, the connection device can include a deflectable extension attached to the connector, the deflectable extension deflecting as the connector is moved from an unlocked to a locked engagement with the surgical implant. As a further example of an equivalent structure which may be used, the connection device can include deflectable extension attached to the catheter, the deflectable extension moved by urging from the connector as the connector is rotated from an unlocked to a locked position. In addition, it should be understood that every structure described above has a function and such structure can be referred to as a means for performing that function.
- While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the invention be limited only by the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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